title: [The training of the internist].
abstract: A critical situation surrounds Internal Medicine and the training of internists. The crucial role of Internal Medicine as an integrating discipline in clinical medicine and its relationship with primary care medicine and the specialties is analyzed. The goals of a training program for general internists and specialists are described. The scope of knowledge, skills and attitudes as well as the general training necessary to become an internist are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alonso
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002677:Chile; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education*
vernacular_title: La formación del médico internista.